Osama Bin Laden's son threatens revenge against US for father's death

The son of the late al Qaida leader Osama bin Laden has threatened revenge against the US for assassinating his father.

Osama Bin Laden's son threatens revenge against US for father's death

The son of the late al Qaida leader Osama bin Laden has threatened revenge against the US for assassinating his father.

In a video released by al Qaida's media arm, As-Sahab, Hamza bin Laden tells Americans that they are accountable for the decisions of their leaders.

He says al Qaida will continue waging jihad, or holy war, against the US in response to its "oppression" of Muslims.

"If you think that your sinful crime that you committed in Abbottabad has passed without punishment, then you thought wrong," he says.

Bin Laden was killed in a May 2011 US raid at his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.

His son's whereabouts are not known.

Analysts speculate that he may be preparing to take over leadership of al Qaida.

more courts articles

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court
Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody

More in this section

Ukraine ‘uses long-range missiles from US to hit Russian-held areas’ Ukraine ‘uses long-range missiles from US to hit Russian-held areas’
Ammanford incident Teenage girl arrested after teachers and pupil stabbed at Welsh school
Joe Biden Joe Biden signs $95 billion war aid measure for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited